1. Cox MBA Sneak Preview Weekend April 20, 2012 Financing the MBA

2. Agenda Staff Contacts Student Budget Cox Scholarships Federal Loans Private Loans Other Financial Aid Opportunities Paying Tuition Loan Disbursements After the MBA…

3. Staff Contacts For questions related to Cox scholarship awards and graduate assistantships: – Dustin Cornwell (dcornwell@cox.smu.edu or 214- 768-3001) For loans and federal financial aid questions: – Barbara Waters (bwaters@smu.edu or 214-768- 2371)

4. Estimated Student Budget 2011-12 Tuition$45,808 Living Expenses$13,900 Books & Supplies$1,650 Transportation$1,200 Health Insurance$1,777 * Miscellaneous$1,400 TOTAL$65,735 * Health insurance is required through SMU for all students, but there is an opportunity for students to waive out of the requirement if you are covered through other means. More information can be found at: http://smu.edu/healthcenter

5. Cox Scholarships/Assistantships Merit-based awards made at time of offer of admission Total award amount split evenly between 4 semesters of the program All scholarship awards applied directly to tuition/fees Assistantships available early in fall semester

6. Federal Loans (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) Up to $20,500 in unsubsidized loans per academic year FAFSA: file online using 2011 tax information and school code 003613 Government sends report to school Automated e-mails sent to smu.edu account Online award acceptance – This only begins the loan process.

7. Federal Loans (US Citizens and Permanent Residents) SMU participates in the Federal Direct Loan program, which eliminates the need for private banks and all loan funds are borrowed through the Department of Education. Direct loans offered through William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. We offer the Federal Plus Loan as an additional loan at fixed interest 7.9% with a credit check.

8. Consumer-based Loans Can help make up the balance due in tuition and for personal expenses Many loan companies are available – http://smu.edu/financial_aid/lenders/prvloan.asp Non-US citizens will need a US co-signer

9. Other Financial Aid Opportunities FastWeb Scholarship Search – www.fastweb.com Scholarship Search - www.collegeplanning.nelnet.net Opportunities for female students - http://www.fortefoundation.org National Black MBA Association - www.nbmbaa.org National Society of Hispanic MBAs - www.nshmba.org SMU’s Office of Financial Aid - http://www.smu.edu/financial_aid

10. Paying Tuition Tuition is due prior to the start of each semester Any scholarship received will be applied to tuition in equal installments Loan funds are first applied to tuition balance; remaining funds are refunded to student Check your smu.edu e-mail account for information

11. Loan Disbursements If you take out loans beyond what is required for tuition, balance is refunded to you after tuition is paid You can choose direct deposit (requires form) Funds sent to you as quickly and efficiently as possible

12. After the MBA… Federal and some private loans come with a 6 month grace period after graduation Terms of repayment can be customized Check with your lender(s) about opportunities to consolidate Stafford (Federal) loans and lock in low interest rates Other interest rate reductions may be for EFT payments, on time payments, etc.

13. Questions about Financing the MBA?